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Spoken

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John 1:1-14 (v.1)

Question for reflection:
How will you tell the world that God has always been here and always will be here?


Prayer for the day:
Dear God, help me to take this moment to think of the many ways you bless my life. Open my hands to display your grace with acts of peace and justice. Release my voice to praise you and tell your story. Amen.

 ~ Stan Dueck, Director for Transforming Practices

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent Devotional written by Sandy Bosserman, a former district executive and ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren. (Available from Brethren Press in print and E-Book formats). Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, Sandy’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.

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An orderly account

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2013 Advent good_news_hi_res  Luke 1:1- 4

Prayer for the day:
Breath of Heaven, whether I use words or my hands and feet to express your love in the world, purify my intentions and bless my efforts. May the way I move through life help others to know your goodness and grace.

Question for reflection:
Think back over the day or back to yesterday. When and where did you observe someone expressing their love for Christ and the church? What was it like?

~ Becky Ullom Naugle, Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent Devotional written by Tim Harvey, pastor of Central Church of the Brethren (Available from Brethren Press in print and E-Book formats). Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, Tim’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.

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Satisfied souls

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Lent 2013 Cover   Psalm 63:1-8

Question for reflection:
When you break bread alone or in community, in what new way might you give thanks to God?

Prayer for the day:
I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name.

~ Donna Kline, Director of Denominational Deacon Ministry

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Lenten devotional, The Practice of Paying Attention, written by Dana Cassell, Minister of Youth Formation at the Manassas Church of the Brethren. (Available from Brethren Press in print and E-Book formats) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, Walt’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.

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Elizabeth: Buoyed by blessings

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Luke 1:23-25; 39-45

Question for Reflection:
How will you bless the people you meet today with your loving presence?


Prayer for the day:
The unlimited love of your presence blesses me all the days of my life. May your love and peace radiate from me and touch each person whom I meet. Amen.

~ Stan Dueck, Director, Transforming Practices

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent Devotional written by Walt Wiltschek, campus pastor of Manchester University. (Available from Brethren Press in print and E-Book formats) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, Walt’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.